Saturday, January 21, 2012

Is She A Lady Or A Tramp?

By Owen Jones


So, you may be wondering, what is in a dog's name? Just what does it matter what your girl dog's name is? The answer is perhaps a lot, because your dog's name defines him or her in the eyes of your neighbours, especially if you have a rather small, puny dog. For what a small dog lacks in size it can make up for in attitude. For a smaller dog, being cute will get her everywhere. But what is a cute dog without a cute dog's name?

Cute dog names are usually meant for female dogs. Abby, for example is a very cute dog name. When you match with an image, you probably see a little Westie or a Labrador pup running around a lawn in your mind's eye. Other cute female dog names are Brownie, Beauty, Becky and Blackie. All of these cute dog names seem to embody a bundle of fur that has a sweet nature and just loves cuddles. They all allude to a cute appearance and a very happy dog owning experience.

However, there appears to be rather few cute dog names out there for male dogs. This may be because it lessens the masculine image that male dogs should have. Still, there are a few cute male dog names out there. Bobby, (Old) Nick, Patch and Tigger are all cute male dog names that have the same effect as the female ones do. However, you do have to ensure that you have the right kind of male dog to name with a cute dog name, because if you get it wrong, it will make him sound silly.

Cute dog names can be very appropriate for male and female members alike of certain breeds and can help to develop a lovable personality, because of the affection it will be shown. But be warned, you do not want to leave your dog open to ridicule so choose when to use cute dog names very carefully.

While dogs are quite intelligent animals, they cannot really process the same quantity of information that humans can. As a result, dog names should not be more than two syllables. If they are more than that, it is seldom that a dog will actually respond. Max, Sam, Lady, Molly and the like are excellent dog names because they are short and the syllables are hard. They easily respond to dog names like those and it can increase your prospects of training them.

However, dogs names should help them shape an identity of their own. Common names do not allow them to do that, so finding something simple but unusual can help their characters no end without hurting their ability to respond on command.

I am willing to bet money that most pet owners do not think of the factors outlined above when thinking of dog names for a new pet. Instead, dog names are chosen at random, but it is worth putting a bit more thought into it, for your dogs mental health if for no other reason.




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